Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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178 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 24 Servings | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 178 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
Sodium 100mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Protein 3g | |
Calcium 49mg | 4% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
The pumpkin filling of these pumpkin bars is spiced with cinnamon and ginger and other spices. The great tasting oat crust is buttery and chewy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oats (quick cooking)
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light, firmly packed)
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped, or walnuts)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (16-ounce can)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (light, packed)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Steps to Make It
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Combine oats, flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the baking soda, and the butter; beat until mixture is crumbly.
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Reserve about 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture and press remaining mixture into a lightly buttered 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes.
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Prepare the filling. Beat filling ingredients until well blended and smooth.
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Spread filling over the crust; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes longer. Cool and cut into bars.
*The following can be combined to make pumpkin pie spice:
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice